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Local obituaries for Garland, Texas.

Bryan D. Esser

Bryan D. Esser

Nov 7, 2025

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Adell E. Rucks

Adell E. Rucks

Nov 7, 2025

Adell E. Simpson Rucks was called home on November 7, 2025. She was born in Rosston, Arkansas, on August 9, 1929, to the proud par-ents of Lucian and Birdia Quarles Simpson.

Adell was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She loved her heavenly Father and family with all her heart. She enjoyed cooking...

Bryan P. Cooke

Bryan P. Cooke

Nov 7, 2025

Bryan Paige Cooke, Sr. was born in Winchester, Virginia on March 27, 1938, to the parentage of the late Theresa Elizabeth and George William Cooke. He accepted Christ at an early age.

Bryan received his formal education in Winchester School District, where he later joined the United States Air Force. After serving for several years, he moved...

Jock D. Payten

Jock D. Payten

Nov 6, 2025

J ock Dee Payten was born on September 7, 1960, in Cleve land, Ohio, to Jesse Payten, Sr. and Thealonia Payten. As part of a proud military family, he spent his childhood in various locations before settling in Wichita, Kansas, where he made lasting memories and lifelong friends.

While in junior high school in Wichita, Jock met...

Emmett Bean, Jr.

Emmett Bean, Jr.

Nov 5, 2025

Emmitt Earl Bean Jr., affectionately known as Jr., passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Mes-quite Specialty Hospital in Mesquite, Texas. He was 66 years old.

Born on June 28, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, Jr. was the beloved son of the late Emmitt and Lillie Bean. A lifelong Dallas resident, graduated from H. Grady Spruce High...

Johnny V. Taylor

Johnny V. Taylor

Oct 29, 2025

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Rosa Maria Trujillo

Rosa Maria Trujillo

Oct 27, 2025

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Nellie Lee Richerson

Nellie Lee Richerson

Oct 27, 2025

Nellie Lee Buckingham-Richerson was born to the late Joe and Rosie Buckingham on April 8, 1948, in Alto, Texas. She was the 6th sibling of nine children. As a child, she loved growing up in a house full of siblings where there was an abundance of love.

Nellie received her formal education within the Royse City Independent...

Jerry W. Williams

Jerry W. Williams

Oct 23, 2025

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Derrick Dwayne Jefferson

Derrick Dwayne Jefferson

Oct 23, 2025

Born on July 17, 1970, to Brenda Jefferson Scott Foster and Milton Jackson (Dellene), Derrick was the eldest of his mother's seven children: Ayana (Charles), Tawanda (Jumoke), Karli, Akil, Christina, and Anbreanna. Also, the eldest of his father's children: Delta and Tara. His brother by heart was Roderick "Fatty" Lucas. From the beginning, he carried the pride and responsibility...

Errin L. Siddall

Errin L. Siddall

Oct 21, 2025

Errin LaShay "Shay" Siddall was born on June 29, 1990, in Dallas, Texas, to Aaron Green and Charlotte Siddall. On October 21, 2025, surrounded by love, Shay peacefully gained her heavenly wings.

Raised by her devoted mother, Charlotte, and her beloved granny, Celestine, Shay's life was deeply rooted in faith. She accepted Christ at a young age...

Debra A Highbaugh

Debra A Highbaugh

Oct 20, 2025

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Shirley Stertz Hawn

Shirley Stertz Hawn

Oct 18, 2025

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Deborah Ann Davis

Deborah Ann Davis

Oct 16, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Deborah Davis.

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Frankie Lee Luster

Frankie Lee Luster

Oct 15, 2025

Frankie Lee Luster was born April 28, 1952, in Royse City, Texas to Narmon Luster, Sr. and Mildred Luster.

Frankie spent his childhood in Garland, TX. He attended and graduated from Garland High School. He later worked as a laborer for over 45 years.

Frankie loved older model cars, watching the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas...

Charles Ray Chester

Charles Ray Chester

Oct 14, 2025

Charles Ray Chester was born on June 4, 1958, to the parentage of Denver "DJ" Jones and Mattie Louise Chester in Terrell, Texas. He attended schools in Garland ISD and graduated from Garland High School in 1976.

On June 18, 1983, Charles married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Chester. From this loving union, they were blessed with...

Donald Carl King

Donald Carl King

Oct 11, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Donald C. King.

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Debbie Ann Brown

Debbie Ann Brown

Oct 8, 2025

Debbie Ann Brown was born April 15, 1962, in Rockwall, TX to the parents of Edwin Mack Jackson and Lola Jean Jackson.

Debbie attended elementary school in Rockwall and went to Austin Middle School in Garland, TX. She was a proud graduate of South Garland High School, Class of 1981.

She was employed with Head...

Ben Marcus

Ben Marcus

Oct 5, 2025

Mr. Ben E. Marcus was born on July 30, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, son of the late Willie Marcus and Beatrice Marcus. The family moved to Grand Prairie, TX where he received his formal education. Through his journey of 79 years, he touched many lives with his wisdom, humor and an unwavering spirit of perseverance.

Ben met...

Eddie Nevers

Eddie Nevers

Oct 5, 2025

An obituary is not available for at this time for Eddie Nevers.

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